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Minnesota

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Room Escape Games · History Museums · Shopping Malls
The Land of 10,000 Lakes
Deriving its name from the Dakota word for "land of sky-tinted water," Minnesota is a land of pristine lakes, pockets of dense green forests, and sprawling prairieland. Spend your vacation exploring the state's diverse landscape for endless outdoor activity and a chance to see some of the area's national monuments, or take a trip to the bustling St. Paul-Minneapolis area, a network of commerce and cultural attractions, including the famous Mall of America. Plan your tour of Minnesota and United States travel itinerary using our United States trip planner.
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    Places to visit in Minnesota

    MinneapolisTrip planner BEST FOR: Room Escape Game, Art Museum, Fun & Games DuluthTrip planner BEST FOR: Park, Scenic Drive, History Museum Saint PaulTrip planner BEST FOR: Zoo, History Museum, Natural History Museum BloomingtonTrip planner BEST FOR: Shopping Mall, Theme Park, Aquarium Two HarborsTrip planner BEST FOR: Biking Trail, Lighthouse, State Park

    Regions of Minnesota

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    Popular things to do in Minnesota

    Minneapolis Institute of Art ©
    Art Museum
    Minneapolis Institute of Art
    Minneapolis
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Mall of America ©
    Shopping Mall
    Mall of America
    Bloomington
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Minnehaha Park ©
    Waterfall
    Minnehaha Park
    Minneapolis
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Glensheen, The Historic Congdon Estate ©
    History Museum
    Glensheen, The Historic Congdon Estate
    Duluth
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in Minnesota

    Science Museum of Minnesota ©
    Natural History Museum
    Science Museum of Minnesota
    Saint Paul
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Mill City Museum ©
    History Museum
    Mill City Museum
    Minneapolis
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Minnesota Marine Art Museum ©
    Art Museum
    Minnesota Marine Art Museum
    Winona
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Minnesota History Center ©
    History Museum
    Minnesota History Center
    Saint Paul
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Kid-friendly things to do in Minnesota

    Como Park Zoo & Conservatory ©
    Zoo
    Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
    Saint Paul
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Nickelodeon Universe ©
    Theme Park
    Nickelodeon Universe
    Bloomington
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Minnesota Zoo ©
    Zoo
    Minnesota Zoo
    Apple Valley
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    SEA LIFE at Mall of America ©
    Aquarium
    SEA LIFE at Mall of America
    Bloomington
    3.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Parks in Minnesota

    Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ©
    Garden
    Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
    Minneapolis
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Canal Park ©
    Park
    Canal Park
    Duluth
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    National Eagle Center ©
    Nature / Park
    National Eagle Center
    Wabasha
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Minnesota Landscape Arboretum ©
    Garden
    Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
    Chanhassen
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours

    Hidden gems in Minnesota

    Lake Superior Art Glass ©
    Art Gallery
    Lake Superior Art Glass
    Duluth
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    The Museum of Russian Art ©
    Art Museum
    The Museum of Russian Art
    Minneapolis
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Garvin Heights City Park
    Scenic Drive
    Garvin Heights City Park
    Winona
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Pipestone National Monument ©
    Monument
    Pipestone National Monument
    Pipestone
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Nature in Minnesota

    Lake Harriet ©
    Water Body
    Lake Harriet
    Minneapolis
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Split Rock Lighthouse State Park ©
    State Park
    Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
    Two Harbors
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    St. Croix River ©
    Water Body
    St. Croix River
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    High Falls
    Waterfall
    High Falls
    Grand Portage
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Featured attractions

    National Eagle Center ©
    Nature / Park
    National Eagle Center
    Wabasha
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Next Chapter Winery ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Next Chapter Winery
    New Prague
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Gooseberry Falls State Park ©
    Biking Trail
    Gooseberry Falls State Park
    Two Harbors
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive ©
    Scenic Drive
    Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive
    Duluth
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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